SINO ARABIC CALLIGRAPHIC SUFI PANEL CHINA, 20TH CENTURY, BY...

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SINO ARABIC CALLIGRAPHIC SUFI PANEL
CHINA, 20TH CENTURY, BY MUHAMMAD ISA
A Sino-Arabic calligraphic panel, blending the finesse of black ink on paper with the expressive brush paint technique known as Zhong-kai style, a captivating interplay of Arabic script at the core of this composition, positioned at the top, the "Basmala" (In the name of God) gracefully flanks the powerful expressions of "Subhanallah" (Glory be to God), beautifully arranged, forming a harmonious symphony, the name of the Prophet Mohammad (written as “Muhammad Rasulallah” (Muhammad, the Messenger of God” radiating from the centre, surrounding his name, a design reminiscent of a twirling wheel showcasing the word “Lillah” (For God) ) in a series of nested square letters, a striking red seal, featuring the "Basmala," adorns the top, enclosed within a circle, the calligrapher's name “Isa Muhammad” behind the calligraphy on the right side, mounted on an imitaton silk cloth